Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: basic Science And Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Meaning And Examples Of Diseases
Content/Learning Area: Meaning And examples Of Diseases
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of diseases
Affective Domain: Show concern about preventing diseases
Psychomotor Domain: Identify and list examples of diseases
Social Domain: Share wiht peers the importance of staying healthy

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: Wikipedia – Disease
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

Picture charts of healthy and sick children
Drawing of bacteria and viruses
Flash cards showing different diseases
Whiteboard and marker
Video clips of hygiene practices

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the meaning and examples of diseases helps pupils learn how to avoid getting sick and stay healthy.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about healthy living and understand basic hygiene practices such as washing hands and keeping their surroundings clean.

Lesson Content

Meaning And Examples Of Diseases

Diseases are health problems that affect how our body works. Some diseases are caused by germs like bacteria or viruses. They can stop the body from working properly and may be spread from one person to another.

Examples of Diseases

These include:

Malaria
Measles
Cholera
Tuberculosis
HIV/AIDS
Typhoid
Chickenpox
COVID-19
Polio
Mumps

Meaning, Signs and Examples of Disease

A disease is a condition that disturbs normal body structure or function. Possible signs include fever, rash, persistent cough, unusual pain or weakness, but one sign alone does not prove a particular disease. Diagnosis belongs to qualified health professionals.

Examples include malaria, measles, asthma and diabetes. Pupils should describe the affected body function and safe help-seeking, not mock a sick person or share unverified treatment.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work

instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 min
Teaching Skill: set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: tells a short story of a child who fell sick after playing in dirty water, then asks pupils if they’ve ever been sick and what they felt like.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story,respond to questions,and share their experiences.

Step 2: Meaning of Diseases

Time: 7 min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains what diseases are and how they affect the body, using pictures of sick and healthy children.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures and listen to the teacher.

Step 3: Examples of Diseases

Time: 10 min
Teaching Skill: Visual Aids
Teacher’s Activity: Shows flashcards and pictures of different diseases, pronounces their names, and writes them on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat after the teacher and write down the examples.

Step 4: Group Activity

Time: 8 min
Teaching skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Divides class into small groups to list diseases they know and how to avoid them. Guides each group’s discussion.pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss and list diseases, then share with the class.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 3 min
Teaching Skill: Note Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy the class notes into their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes from the board.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 min
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils questions about diseases and checks their list to see if they can identify diseases.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and show their list.

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of diseases.
Show concern about preventing diseases.
Identify and list examples of diseases.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 min
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson, reminds them to stay healthy, and praises their participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions.

Lesson Keywords

Disease – When the body is not well
Germs – Tiny things that cause sickness
Virus – A kind of germ that causes disease
Bacteria – Another kind of germ that makes people sick
Infection – When germs enter the body and cause disease

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Explain what a disease is
Mention any three diseases they know
State if malaria is a disease or not
Say how diseases can affect the body
List any two diseases they learned in class
Work in groups to talk about one disease and how to prevent it

Assignment/Homework

List five common diseases in Nigeria.
Write a short paragraph on how to prevent malaria.
Ask your parents about diseases they have had and write them down.

Differentiation

For slower learners: The teacher will pair pupils who need support with stronger peers and use visual aids and repetition to assist all learners in understanding.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to research other diseases and their prevention methods.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Encourage learners to speak freely about illnesses they’ve heard of and relate the topic to real-life hygiene practices and local examples.